MSS Spring Update

iviegatron · 03-03-2022, 07:11 PM

Some more pics...

mzcp · 03-03-2022, 09:01 PM

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Some more pics...

How is the drive compared to the original springs?

iviegatron · 03-03-2022, 10:10 PM

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How is the drive compared to the original springs?

Feels just like stock to me. Unable to tell the difference.

mzcp · 03-03-2022, 10:28 PM

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Feels just like stock to me. Unable to tell the difference.

Cool. I should install mine next week.

Cddior91 · 03-04-2022, 11:16 AM

Car looks good at the new height. Love the color.

Vic55 · 03-09-2022, 12:00 PM

Latest shot---a few more miles and I love the stance

iviegatron · 03-09-2022, 12:13 PM

I raised the ride height a bit yesterday. After settling it dropped by half an inch. I raised it a little so the front is 1/4" higher than the rear.

Vic55 · 03-09-2022, 12:15 PM

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I raised the ride height a bit yesterday. After settling it dropped by half an inch. I raised it a little so the front is 1/4" higher than the rear.

ya looks good, mine was already settled as I only changed the fronts and now it appears mine is coming down but I need to put more miles on it

iviegatron · 03-09-2022, 01:47 PM

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I raised the ride height a bit yesterday. After settling it dropped by half an inch. I raised it a little so the front is 1/4" higher than the rear.

ya looks good, mine was already settled as I only changed the fronts and now it appears mine is coming down but I need to put more miles on it

Same here. My rears were already settled. With the new springs I had to let them settle again and they settled quite a bit. Had to raise the height some. I was coming in at a steep angle just to clear my driveway. Now it's bearable.

Vic55 · 03-15-2022, 11:43 AM

different angle, solid stance

Eddie2315 · 03-15-2022, 02:14 PM

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different angle, solid stance

you prefer this height over the modified mss height?

Vic55 · 03-15-2022, 02:17 PM

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you prefer this height over the modified mss height?

Indeed I do, the optics are negligible in nature- the ride is probably more compliant but I cant give you empiricals behind that sadly. This will still settle a few more mm's as well.

I think the fixed height hack was just a bit too low especially with my front lip spoiler added on.

FITM3NT · 04-03-2022, 02:29 AM

@r33_RGSport are you still using the stock shock sleeve on this setup?

r33_RGSport · 04-03-2022, 12:55 PM

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@r33_RGSport are you still using the stock shock sleeve on this setup?

Which setup?

FITM3NT · 04-03-2022, 01:25 PM

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@r33_RGSport are you still using the stock shock sleeve on this setup?

Which setup?

With the new shorter spring from MSS

r33_RGSport · 04-03-2022, 01:27 PM

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@r33_RGSport are you still using the stock shock sleeve on this setup?

Which setup?

With the new shorter spring from MSS

Using the factory top mount and new bottom spring seat and spring adjuster.

FITM3NT · 04-03-2022, 01:28 PM

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@r33_RGSport are you still using the stock shock sleeve on this setup?

Which setup?

With the new shorter spring from MSS

Using the factory top mount and new bottom spring seat and spring adjuster.

Got it, thanks!

Soylent · 04-03-2022, 05:58 PM

So what is the proper (factory?) stance? Is the front supposed to be 5 mm lower than the rear? Higher? Or is it all just aethetic preference?

r33_RGSport · 04-03-2022, 06:19 PM

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So what is the proper (factory?) stance? Is the front supposed to be 5 mm lower than the rear? Higher? Or is it all just aethetic preference?

If you want aesthetic, you can dial it all you want.
If I remember correctly, the rear is 1/2" lower than front on G80 M3.

BIGW0RM · 04-03-2022, 07:58 PM

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Same here. My rears were already settled. With the new springs I had to let them settle again and they settled quite a bit. Had to raise the height some. I was coming in at a steep angle just to clear my driveway. Now it's bearable.

Is it hard to adjust the rear with the perch being in the middle of two springs?

iviegatron · 04-03-2022, 08:15 PM

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Is it hard to adjust the rear with the perch being in the middle of two springs?

It's impossible to adjust the rear when installed. You have to take it apart, readjust then put it back together. The front on the other hand is much easier. I can adjust it with my hands, no tools required.

r33_RGSport · 04-03-2022, 10:45 PM

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Is it hard to adjust the rear with the perch being in the middle of two springs?

Just because where the spring is, it is hard to adjust it.
Even KW HAS is easier and faster to remove it to adjust.

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